The MLB Belt · reign 7,208
Cincinnati Reds
Took the belt from Chicago Cubs, 2–1, on May 12, 1981. Lost it to Chicago Cubs, 5–1, on May 21, 1981.
7Defenses
9Days
311thReign for the franchise
Every game of the reign
| Belt game | Date | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15,376 | May 12, 1981 | Cincinnati Reds beat Chicago Cubs 2–1 | Title change |
| 15,377 | May 13, 1981 | Cincinnati Reds beat Chicago Cubs 8–3 | Defense |
| 15,378 | May 14, 1981 | Cincinnati Reds beat Chicago Cubs 6–1 | Defense |
| 15,379 | May 15, 1981 | Cincinnati Reds beat Pittsburgh Pirates 4–1 | Defense |
| 15,380 | May 16, 1981 | Cincinnati Reds beat Pittsburgh Pirates 4–0 | Defense |
| 15,381 | May 17, 1981 | Cincinnati Reds beat Pittsburgh Pirates 4–3 | Defense |
| 15,382 | May 19, 1981 | Cincinnati Reds beat Chicago Cubs 5–0 | Defense |
| 15,383 | May 20, 1981 | Cincinnati Reds beat Chicago Cubs 10–7 | Defense |
| 15,384 | May 21, 1981 | Chicago Cubs beat Cincinnati Reds 5–1 | Title change |